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Court rules former American Idol star will stay in jail as lawyers view medical records


Court rules former American Idol star will stay in jail as lawyers view medical records (Photo: Spartanburg Sheriff's Department)
Court rules former American Idol star will stay in jail as lawyers view medical records (Photo: Spartanburg Sheriff's Department)
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SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — Caleb Kennedy, the South Carolina teen who landed in the top five on American Idol, remains in jail following a recent court motion to release his medical records from the night of a fatal collision.

Kennedy was arrested Feb. 8 and charged withfelony driving under the influence resulting in death, after allegedly running over and killing 54-year-old Larry Duane Parris in Spartanburg County. Marijuana was possibly involved in the collision,police saidat the time.

The most recent ruling decided Kennedy will stay detained until attorneys have the chance to review the toxicology report.

The suspect is 17 years old but is being tried as an adult. Kennedy's lawyer David Beasley told the Associated Press the situation was a "terrible, terrible accident."

Kennedy rose to fame in 2020 when he advanced to the final five American Idol contestants, but he quickly left after a Snapchat post surfaced, showing him with someone that appeared to wear a Ku Klux Klan hood. Kennedy's family has said the video was taken out of context.

Paris Hilton, Adam Brody, Anna Faris among celebrities affected by Los Angeles wildfire


Actress Anna Faris poses after announcing the nominations for the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, in West Hollywood, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Actress Anna Faris poses after announcing the nominations for the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015, in West Hollywood, Calif. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
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Savage wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area have brought devastation to one of the city's most affluent neighborhoods, damaging multimillion-dollar estates and displacing some of Hollywood’s biggest stars.

AP reports that more than 30,000 residents are under evacuation orders and over 13,000 structures have been affected as strong Santa Ana winds worsen the situation.

Amid the chaos, many celebrities have taken to social media to post about the impact the wildfire is having on their homes, livelihoods and communities.

Stars who lost their homes

Paris Hilton

In an emotional Instagram post, Paris Hilton shared that she watched her Malibu home "burn to the ground" on live television.

"Sitting with my family, watching the news, and seeing our Malibu home burn to the ground on live TV is something no one should ever have to experience," she wrote. "This home was where we built so many precious memories."

Adam Brody and Leighton Meester

TMZ reported Brody and wife, Meester, lost their home on Wednesday due to the Pacific Palisades fire. Images show the property engulfed in flames, with thick smoke billowing across the area.

Anna Faris

Actress, Ann Faris lost her $5 million mansion in the fire, according to TMZ. Photos reveal rubble and remnants of mature trees where the property once stood.

A representative for Faris told People magazine that the actress and her family are "safe and very grateful."

Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt

Reality star Heidi Montag revealed in a TikTok video that the house she shares with Spencer Pratt and their children was burned down.

“I’m so sad our house is gone,” she said, holding back tears.

Cameron Mathison

The General Hospital actor took to Instagram to share the news that his home was also lost in the fires.

“We are safe. But this is what’s left of our beautiful home. Our home where our kids were raised and where they wanted to raise their families someday,” he wrote, alongside a video of the destruction.

James Woods

Actor James Woods broke down during an interview with CNN while describing the devastation that swept his neighborhood and destroyed his home.

“One day you’re swimming in the pool and the next day it’s all gone,” he said on Wednesday.

Woods also shared a harrowing story about helping his neighbors, including a 94-year-old, evacuate during the chaos and get to safety.

“There was so much chaos, it was like an inferno... Every house was on fire around us,” he said.

More Celebrities who have lost their homes in Los Angeles fire:

  • Tina Knowles
  • Cary Elwes
  • Billy Crystal
  • Ricki Lake
  • Melissa Rivers
  • Diane Warren
  • Jhené Aiko

Celebrities forced to evacuate

Many celebrities evacuated their homes as the fire spread, unsure of the fate of their properties.

Mandy Moore

In an Instagram story, Moore shared that her family and pets evacuated safely.

“So gutted for the destruction and loss,” she wrote. “Don’t know if our place made it.”

Jamie Lee Curtis

After evacuating, Curtis confirmed on Instagram that her family and home were safe, but her neighborhood suffered significant damage.

“It's a terrifying situation and I’m grateful to the firefighters and all of the good Samaritans who are helping people get out of the way of the blaze,” she wrote.

Eugene Levy

The Schitt’s Creek star spoke to the Los Angeles Times about evacuating the area.

“The smoke looked pretty black and intense over Temescal Canyon. I couldn’t see any flames, but the smoke was very dark,” he said.

Other stars who made statements about their evacuations include siblings, Landon and Alabama Barker, Mark Hamill, Whitney Cummings, Jennifer Love Hewitt and more.

Many are still awaiting answers on whether or not their homes made it.

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